Review Local Govt Quiz

Mrs. George has been taking her dogs to the local pet store for grooming since they were pups. The pet store advertised the special products used during grooming and how pets benefitted from them. After taking her dogs to the pet store for 3 years, she learns that the products being used during grooming contained harmful products that could have already caused damage to her dogs' skin. What can Mrs. George legally do about this situation?

• Consult with her vet.

• Locate a therapist for her dots.

• File a lawsuit against the pet store in civil court.

• Post signs in the entrance of the pet store warning other customers.

Criminal law describes ____

• a crime has occurred.

• two people disagree about their joining property lines.

• law abiding citizens.

• actions of the governor.

A person age 17 or less is called a ______

• delinquent.

• juvenile.

• weirdo.

• clown.

A juvenile is charged as an adult if they are thought to be guilty of committing _____

• one of the 7 delinquent behaviors.

• shoplifting.

• stealing grandmas car.

• skipping school.

When an individual age 17 years old or younger is accused of committing a crime, they will be processed by the ____.

• Supreme Court Chief Justice

• Superior Court Judge

• Juvenile Justice Judge.

• Appellate Court members.

If a juvenile is taken into custody, the first thing that should be done is _______

• contact the juvenile's parents/guardians.

• take photos to be released to the local T.V. news for sharing with the public.

• be booked on charges.

• be lectured for their wrong behavior by the juvenile judge.

Atlanta's MARTA public transportation system is an example of _______government.

• state

• city

• county

• special purpose

Local city governments get the funds needed to provide services to citizens through ___.

• Wealthy people across the state.

• State and Federal Grants.

• taxes paid by local citizens.

• state income taxes.

Local governments have a responsibility to ___.

• attend all sessions of Congress.

• maintain all state highways and interstates.

• monitor the number of stray animals in the community.

• approve plans/budgets for constructing new government buildings within the community.

The individual responsible for enforcing the law at the county level is the _______.

• Mayor

• Police Chief

• Sheriff

• Tax Commissioner